Carolyn Hax: Sort out pros and cons before making decision to move

4:55 PM,
Nov. 18, 2013

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Carolyn Hax

Dear Carolyn: My husband just got a promotion offer that would require us to move two hours away. We have a toddler, dog, house, a ton of amazing friends; we live in a community we adore, and I have a job I love. The move would be an amazing career opportunity for him. I would be able to do my job remotely - by myself in my house all day.

I cry every time I think about leaving our friends and working from home 10 hours a day in silence. I know my husband thinks this is an opportunity he can't pass up, but I think the sacrifice is too great.

I want to be a supportive wife, but I believe our life outweighs his job. How ...